Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Brighton Town, NY recorded 14 traffic deaths in 14 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 7.8 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 49/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 49% of ranked US cities (#40 of 90 in New York, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Brighton Town, New York?
Brighton Town has a Road Danger Score of 49/100 (Near-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 14 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 14 people — 7.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Brighton Town ranks #40 out of 90 ranked cities in New York and #1,099 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 49% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Brighton Town's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 43% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
What’s Behind Brighton Town’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 14 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Brighton Town | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 5 | 35.7% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 6 | 42.9% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 6 | 42.9% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 6 | 42.9% | 49.8% |
Brighton Town Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Brighton Town, New York from NHTSA FARS. Single-year swings are normal in smaller cities; the Road Danger Score uses the full 5-year window.
| Year | Traffic Deaths |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Brighton Town, New York?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Brighton Town recorded 14 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 14 traffic deaths — an average of 2.8 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Brighton Town?
Brighton Town has a Road Danger Score of 49/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 49% of ranked US cities. The city averages 7.8 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Brighton Town?
Of Brighton Town's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 36% involved a drinking driver, 43% involved speeding, 43% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 43% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Brighton Town each year?
An average of 2.8 people per year died in car accidents in Brighton Town across 2020–2024 (14 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Brighton Town more dangerous than in other New York cities?
Brighton Town ranks #40 of 90 ranked New York cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1,099 of 2,153 nationally.